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The Next Step

CPD that fits your life

Practical. Stress-free. Flexible. Affordable

You love teaching—but sometimes, it feels overwhelming. You want to explain grammar with confidence, plan lessons faster, and keep up with modern teaching methods
BUT
 you don’t have time for a Delta or MA, and traditional CPD feels too theoretical or disconnected from real classroom challenges.

WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT?

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

A structured, supportive CPD program designed for experienced teachers who want to refresh their skills, regain confidence, and take control of their teaching
without the stress of formal qualifications.

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In a nutshell...

SEVEN SELF-ACCESS COURSES

covering methodology, AI planning, materials development and reflection

PLUS
ROADMAP AND WORKBOOK
a friendly weekly nudge for 22 weeks to guide you through the material and workbook to record and evidence what you learn

PLUS
FRIENDLY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP COMMUNITY
for support, motivation, questions and sharing

AND
MONTHLY LIVE Q&A SESSIONS
come and talk about your teaching with me!

PLUS SPECIAL BONUS COURSE

GRAMMAR FOR LANGUAGE TEACHERS

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SEVEN GREAT COURSES INCLUDED

All of the courses have lifetime access - you can (and will) refer back to them for reference and inspiration long into the future.

ADVANCED METHODOLOGY

Improve your teaching of grammar and pronunciation

DEVELOPING CLASS MATERIALS

Harness the power of AI to slash your planning time 

PRACTICAL CLASSROOM IDEAS

Tried and tested activities that are adaptable to any classroom

DEVELOPMENTAL REFLECTION 

Learn to see your teaching in an objective light and improve it

PLUS

EMAIL GUIDANCE

We all know how easy it is to let things slide, put things off and procrastinate, so every Friday for 22 weeks, a friendly email will drop into your inbox with instructions on which part of a course to access and a task to do with your own class. I believe learning is most effective when it's PRACTICAL and each week you'll USE what you're learning and make it your own. Want to go more slowly? No problem. Just follow the email trail at your own pace. 

There's also a downloadable WORKBOOK to help you keep track of your learning and to evidence it to potential employers AND to allow you to go ahead more quickly if you want to!
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FOR DIRECTION AND MOTIVATION

PLUS

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FACEBOOK GROUP

Our private Facebook group is a friendly safe space where you can ask the questions you might not want to ask colleagues, share ideas and resources and meet other like-minded teachers from around the world who are all interested in developing their teaching.  Join once and be with us as often as you like for as long as you like.

FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT

PLUS

MONTHLY LIVES

Sometimes, it's just nice to talk about your teaching in REAL TIME! Every month, I'll be available live in the Facebook group. Come along with your questions, talk about challenges you're having or celebrate your teaching successes with us. A chance to get to know me and other like-minded teachers in a friendly, no-stress environment.

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YOUR OWN MENTOR- A REAL PERSON IN REAL TIME

PLUS

grammar for language teachers

FREE BONUS 

If you're not sure about the nomenclature and the systems of the language you speak and use fluently, how can you explain it to learners? So many teachers feel underconfident about this but you don't need to- it's learnable and this course has helped THOUSANDS  to feel more confident!

LIFETIME ACCESS

To all the course materials AND the group sessions.

MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

7-day money back offer. If it's not for you, just email me for a comlete refund, no questions asked.
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What you'll gain

✅ Teach with Confidence – No more second-guessing grammar explanations or lesson plans. Learn practical techniques to feel in control of your teaching.

✅ Plan Lessons Faster – Say goodbye to hours of overthinking. Structured frameworks help you plan smarter.

✅ Learn Strategies to use AI – Simple, teacher-friendly ideas for using AI to make lesson planning easier.

✅ Join a Supportive Community – Teaching doesn’t have to be isolating. Connect with like-minded teachers, share ideas, and get the support you need.

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CPD that fits YOUR life

Why The Next Step is Different

Practical develpment– No assignments, no jargon—just real-world teaching techniques you can use immediately. 

Engaging, Video-Based Learning – Taught by a Jo Gakonga PhD, a CELTA trainer and assessor, and MA TESOL tutor with 35+ years of experience. All material is designed to be clear, structured, and enjoyable (really!).

Support from Jo & the Community – You won’t just watch videos and be left on your own. With access to live Q&As, a structured workbook with email nudges, and a thriving teacher Facebook group, you’ll never feel stuck or alone.

Fits Your Schedule – Learn at your own pace - go more slowly, go faster, take a break. Bite-sized lessons and flexible support.

Who is this for?

✔️ You’re an English teacher with experience, but you feel stuck or unconfident in certain areas.

✔️ You’re not ready for a Delta or MA, but you still want to grow professionally.

✔️ You want CPD that’s flexible, practical, and actually helps you in the classroom.

✔️ You want to feel more in control of grammar explanations, lesson planning, and student engagement.

✔️ You’re looking for a teacher community that gets it and supports your growth.

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What do teachers say about
The Next Step?

Everything I’ve learned from Jo has helped me directly and immediately in my class.  I’m right at the very beginning of my teaching journey and it’s the steepest and most enriching learning curve I’ve ever been on.


I can feel a huge difference in many areas, students speak more, I speak less, students are more energized and engaged and I feel much better after a class.
Thank you so much.:))
I started back at work today and I'm already noticing a difference in my practice having just listened to two activities suggested on the main website.

Think what it would be like to join a group of motivated teachers like this!

My head is exploding with so many great ideas - can’t wait to get into the classroom next week and try some of them out. I have loads to keep me going for new stuff for a long time thanks to you. Choosing which ones to use first is the trick. It’s like being in an ice cream shop with a hundred different flavours and wanting to try them all in one day.
Naomi Hunter
ESOL Teacher, Australia

Frequently asked questions

IS THIS A SUBSCRIPTION?

Nope! Your one-off payment gives you lifetime access to the courses and the Facebook group. You can ask questions and come back to the materials as often as you like, for as long as you like.

DO I HAVE TO DO STUDY EVERY WEEK?

Nope again! You'll get an email every Friday for 22 weeks to guide you through the materials, but if you don't have time that week, just put it on one side and do it later. YOU choose the pace you go. Have more time and want to go faster? Follow the workbook or choose your own path through the courses. They're all open to you all the time. 

DO I HAVE TO START AT A SET TIME?

Nope- start whenever suits you- you'll get the emails every week- keep them on one side in a folder if you don't want to use them immediately.

CAN I ASK QUESTIONS?

Of course!  I'm there for you and am always happy to help in the Facebook group or come and talk to me in the monthly live Q&A sessions.

IS IT RECOGNISED BY EMPLOYERS?

Of course it's not recognised in the same way that Delta or an MA TESOL  is, but any employer who sees you have made an effort to develop yourself in a systematic way with a reputable site will definitely be impressed and you can evidence this with both your workbook and final certificates for each of the courses.

WHAT IF I CHANGE MY MIND?

As with all of my courses, The Next Step comes with a money back guarantee. If it's not what you want, email me within 7 days and I'll give you your money back. No Quibbles.

WHY SHOULD I TAKE 'THE NEXT STEP'?

PRACTICAL LEARNING

Get great new ideas for teaching. Feel more confident in the classroom

LOW STRESS. FLEXIBLE

Take things at your own pace. No time this week? No problem. Want to go ahead- you can!

SUPPORTIVE AND SUPPORTED

Community support in the Facebook group from teachers like you AND ask Jo questions, too!

AFFORDABLE
.

An affordable alternative to Delta or an MA TESOL. Great value courses to take you to the next level.

LOOKING TO BECOME THE BEST TEACHER YOU CAN BE AND WANT A STEPPING STONE?

THIS IS FOR YOU IF...

..YOU WANT MORE DEVELOPMENT

If you've finished a CELTA or Cert TESOL course and want some more development but you're not ready for Delta or an MA yet

..YOU SPEND HOURS ON LESSON PREP

You want great ideas and 'rinse and repeat' techniques that you can use with different classes and at different levels

..YOU WANT FLEXIBLE SUPPORT

You want ways of upping your teaching game - developing into an effective teacher and doing the best for your learners in  YOUR time.
Courses included

THE NEXT STEP

Check out the seven courses AND the bonus!

CPD That Fits Your Life

Practical. Stress-free.
Flexible. Affordable

courses + support + COMMUNITY

THE NEXT STEP

Level up your teaching.
Build confidence.
Move forward.

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